For those that need high speed production for their disc duplication and printing needs, the Cronus is the perfect equipment. With its dual asynchronous recorders and high speed printer, the Cronus can quickly and accurately produce all assigned jobs. Plus with the Networking feature, the system can have jobs sent from anyone within an office connected to the network to save time and money. In addition, the system is available with standard CD/DVD drives or Blu-ray drives.

Basic Operations:

• Large Disc Capacity:
  Offers up to 220 discs capacity
• Multi-drive duplication:
  2 CD/DVD/Blu-Ray recorders
• Embedded PC:
  System does not require an external PC for operation-all applications are self-contained utilizing an internal PC motherboard and operating system.
• Flexible operation options:
  Works as an auto-printer, auto-duplicator, or as a complete publishing system for duplication and printing
• All-in-one Disc Publisher system:
  Comes with monitor, keyboard and mouse so the system is ready to use out of the box

System Advantages:

• Automated Robotic Operation:
  System runs duplication and printing applications through a robotic interface allowing for hands free lights-out operation.
• Hi-Speed Asynchronous Operation:
  Duplication drives able to work independently for continuous production at quick drive speeds without delays
• Copy Protection Capable:
  Optional feature available to provide DVD & Blu-ray* video copy protection to greatly diminish the ability for unauthorized duplication and ripping proprietary content

Printing Related Features:

• Supports LightScribe Disc Labeling:
  The BPR 2000 software can support the LightScribe labeling software
• Integrated Hi-Res inkjet disc printer:
  System able to automatically print high resolution labels and text directly onto inkjet printable media quickly
• Special Label Design software:
  Provided labeling software allows users an easy way to design attractive labels.
• Supports 3rd party design software:
  It supports the most popular graphics files(such as .pdf, .prn, .std, etc. files)
• Supports Serial # / Barcode Printing:
  Able to generate unique bar code or serial numbers printed on each individual disc
• Quick Text Printing (Text Overlapping):
  Able to add quick text printing in addition to provided label artwork

Network Features:

• Network accessible:
  Able to access software and load jobs from anywhere within a given network
• Built in 1GB LAN:
  For fast and reliable Network accessibility
• No added License Fee for Network application:
  Can allow any number of authorized users to access and utilize the client software
• Web Based Administration:
  Operating System able to be accessed and corrected through MIS remote online support

Ripping Support:

• Provides Data Ripping:
  All files and folder structure is cloned to your hard drive
• Supports Audio Ripping:
  Able to rip music files onto a PC hard drive
• Supports Archival Back-up:
  Capable of operating as an archival rip station for important back-up of content onto optical discs or from discs onto a server or HDD
• Supports Job Queues:
  Provides the ability to queue multiple jobs for unattended operation of multiple different duplication and or printing assignments
• Supports Multiple Job Queues:
  System is able to maintain multiple job queues for several users so that each individual user can maintain their own dupe and print files for use at a later date
• Multi-master read-in support:
  Users can read-in a stack of masters and create ISO images

Software Features:

• Publishing Software Provided:
  The unit comes standard with the powerful BPR2000 software which supports the broadest set of features and capabilities
• Windows Based Operating System:
  The system includes a licensed Microsoft Windows OS along with a powerful Intel dual core processor for faster operation
• Flexible Programing:
  Due to Windows based OS, users can easily design their own software through the Cronus system
• Command line support:
  Able to integrate customers own software to operate loader-allows customized API software support
• Software update Available:
  Able to update proprietary software and firmware for future functionality
• Extensive Log File:
  Maintains an extensive log file of the systems operations for easier troubleshooting if needed ( All jobs are auto logged)
• System error notification:
  System will email listed users notifications when jobs have been completed or to report any potential error conditions that may arise

Robotics Operation:

• Hi-speed 24/7 operation:
  Able to perform constantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without fear of overheating with quick reliable robotic operation.
• Friendly Interface:
  All job functions and system alerts operate in an easy to use and similar user interface for convenience and ease of use

*Blu-ray video copy protection to be added in the future and only available on Blu-ray equipped models.

Basic Operation Specifications: Model Cronus220-BD-S2T-LSIJ-BK Model Type Publishing system with embedded PC Number of Recorder Drives 2 Max Disc Capacity 220 discs Network Capable Yes Memory 2GB Hard Drive 1.5 TB (higher capacity HDD available) Operating System Licensed Windows OS with powerful Intel Dual Core Processor Print Function Specifications: Printing Method Inkjet Ink Cartridge Capacity Black: Approximately 1,000 prints @ 10% coverage Color: Approximately 225 prints @ 100% coverage Print Resolution (dots per inch) Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi Included Ink Cartridges 1 Color CMY (cyan, magenta,yellow) and 1 Black Media Type Standard 120mm Inkjet Printable-CDandDVD discs; Compatible with all traditional inkjet, glossy inkjet, and water-resistantinkjet media Print Speeds 25% coverage mono @ normal text-quality approx. 225 discs per hour 25% coverage mono @ normal inkjet-quality approx. 189 discs per hour 100% coverage color @ normal inkjet-quality approx. 150 discs per hour 100% coverage color @ best inkjet-PhotoREt quality approx. 69 discs per hour 100% coverage color @ photo-quality PhotoREt approx. 26 discs per hour Interface USB 2.0 Power Voltage 110V / 220V Auto Switch Recorder Specifications: Featured recorder 12x SATA LightScribe DVD/CD Writer(s) LightScribe Capable Yes Maximum Copy Speed BD-R: 12x BD-RE: 2x DVD-R: 16x DVD-RW: 6x DVD+R: 16x DVD+RW: 8x DVD+R DL: 8x DVD-R DL: 8x CD-R: 40x CD-RW: 24x Formats Supported BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM (Mode1 & Mode2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode2 form1 & form2), CD-DA, Mixed-Mode, Video CD, CD-I, Karaoke CD(VCD), Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), CD-Extra, HFS, CD-Bridge, ISO9660, CD-R, CD-RW Software Specifications: Publishing software BPR2000 Labeling and Burning Publishing Software Software Included Cronus BPR2000 Labeling and Burning Software Product Details: Warranty *1 year parts & labor against manufacturer defect. Warranty excludes physical damage or defect due to neglect or deliberate damage caused by the user. Firmware Upgradeable Yes Supports Copy Protection Yes Power Requirements Input voltage: 100 - 240 VAC Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) 55 lbs 24.5" x 25" x 16" Operating Humidity 20% ~ 80% Temperature Extremes 40°C (104°F) / 5°C (41°F) Regulations FCC, CE, RoHS Manufacturer Vinpower Digital

What LightScribe is LightScribe is an innovative technology that uses a special disc drive, special media, and label-making software to burn labels directly onto CDs and DVDs. Because the labels are laser-etched-not printed-there's no ink, no smudging, and no peeling. Your labels can be whatever you want them to be. Create one-of-a-kind designs with your own photos, text, and artwork or choose from the many free backgrounds provided using the special edition Template Labeler software included with every LightScribe capable duplicator. You may also visit LightScribe's Template Label Gallery, or the Label Gallery for free downloadable designs. How LightScribe & Thermal/Inkjet Printing Works: 1. Load LightScribe capable discs with the label side down, or Thermal/Inkject Printable discs with label side up, on all of the input spindles until the spindles are full or until the required output is met. 2. Create a Print job using your own designed picture/label or a simple line of text. 3. The robotic arm will load the discs into all available LightScribe drives or Thermal/Inkjet printer. 4. After the printing process is complete, the robotic arm will remove all finished printed discs from LightScribe drives / Thermal/Inkjet Printer and place the successfully printed discs into the output bin. 5. The loading and unloading process will repeat until the system meets the required number of printed discs or the unit runs out of new discs to print on 6. Remember, for the LightScribe printing, the same drive that burns your label burns your data, too. Benefits of Cronus with LightScribe: It allows the user to both copy data, audio or video files onto the data side of recordable CD's or DVD's, but also can print directly onto the label side of LightScribe capable CD's and DVD's. This is all done by multiple LightScribe drives that can print or record for a faster superior end product. All of this is done without the need to refill ink cartridges/thermal ribbon, or a master degree in mechanical engineering. It is so easy to use and offers such exceptional print and duplication quality, that anyone can use one! Printing Speed: Labels per hour: Labels per hour Labeling Setting: Draft # of Recorders 2 4 Title Only 60 120 Graphics 10 20 Labeling Setting: Normal # of Recorders 2 4 Title Only 40 80 Graphics 6 12 Labeling Setting: Best # of Recorders 2 4 Title Only 30 60 Graphics 4 8 LightScribe sample gallery: Title Only Printing Setting: Draft + Enlarge Printing Setting: Normal + Enlarge Printing Setting: Best + Enlarge LightScribe sample gallery: Graphics Printing Setting: Draft + Enlarge Printing Setting: Normal + Enlarge Printing Setting: Best + Enlarge

Vinpower Digital has developed the first true standalone duplicator which can offer embedded copy protection. The unique Copy Protection Software (CPS) can embed a proprietary copy protection encryption into any DVD video master through a PC which can then be transferred onto the Vinpower Digital duplicator to produce as many copy protected reproductions as the user needs. Since CPS is software based as apposed to hardware based, there are no issues with compatibility with players like similar models on the market. In addition, CPS protects against both duplication and ripping for a double dose of protection whereas similar applications from competitors cannot block ripping. In today's savvy hi-tech world, consumers are often purchasing a single video and making copies for their friends which limit the overall sales. If you worked hard and put in a lot of effort and expense into creating your video project, you shouldn't be restricted in the number of units you can sell because you can't afford the high price of replicated copy protection. Instead by using Vinpower Digital's CPS, you can feel secure at a fraction of the expense and time with no minimum or maximum quantities required.

How Copy Protection Works: 1. Install the supplied CPS software onto a suitable PC. 2. Plug in the CPS USB dongle with activated licenses into your PC's USB socket. 3. Take your DVD video master disc or file and by utilizing the special CPS application, follow the steps to embed the copy protection onto the master content. 4. Transfer the new copy protected master content image file from the PC onto an enabled duplicator, like Cronus, via external USB storage device or network. 5. Fill in the blank recordable DVD onto the input bin. 6. Start a new "Burn Image" job on Cronus system with the new copy protected master content image file.

System Requirements: Operating Systems: Windows 7 (32 Bit, 64 Bit), Windows Vista (32 Bit, 64 Bit), Windows XP (32 Bit, 64 Bit) Minimum System: CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4GHz; RAM: 512MB; 1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port Requirement for PC: Administrator User Privilege for above Operation Systems

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